Miriam name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: Arabic, English, German, French, Faroese, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: m(eer)-ee-um

Meaning: Sea of Bitterness, Biblical Name, Rebelliousness, Pregnant Mother, Star of the Sea, Wished-for Child, Bitter, Sea of Sorrow, Prophetess, Scraped, Rocks, Beloved and Drop

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What does Miriam mean?
Variations of Miriam
Nicknames for Miriam
Middle Names for Miriam
How popular is Miriam?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Miriam
Famous People Named Miriam
Lists having Miriam

What does Miriam mean?

Of Hebrew origin, Cherished and Enduring Miriam is used mainly in French, German, Icelandic, Arabic, English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Faroese and Finnish used for both sexes, Miriam means "Sea of Bitterness, Biblical Name, Rebelliousness, Pregnant Mother, Star of the Sea, Wished-for Child, Bitter, Sea of Sorrow, Prophetess, Scraped, Rocks, Beloved or Drop".

Miriam is variant of well-known, conifer and biblical Mary. Mary is form of Maria in English language. Also Mary is English cognate of Maria. Originated from Egyptian and Hebrew, Popular and All time favorite Mary, Mary means "Bitter, Princess of the Sea and Sea of Bitterness".

Miriam is form of eminent and biblical Mirjam. Mirjam is variant form of in demand and unfading Maria. Mirjam is form of Mary in Dutch and German languages. Also Mirjam is German, Dutch and Finnish equivalent of Miriam.

Mirjam means Rebellious, Defiant and Whished-For Child [11] [12] has origin in Hebrew.. Miriam is celebrated on August 15th.

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How do I pronounce Miriam?

Two syllabled Miriam is pronounced as m(eer)-ee-um. m(i)-riam is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Miriam

Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Macia, Mary, Matilda, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Mireio, Minnie, Melinda, Minna, Mina, Mirjana, Mirian, Miriana

Nicknames for Miriam

Here is the list of Probable nicknames for the name Miriam:

Names that rhyme with Miriam

How popular is the name Miriam?

Miriam was a popular name in United States. Over 109402 babies have been given the moniker in 175 years. At its zenith in 1917, 1834 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 134th position.

However after 175 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names a staggering 139 times Also, a popular name in Spain having over 9929 recievers in 12 years of usage.

When at the peak of its usage in 2002, the moniker grabbed the 32nd spot and 1197 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 6 times Also, Miriam was among the popular names in Italy.

Since emerging in 2006 around 16250 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 2015, it ranked 37th when 1401 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 13 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 13 times

In England and Wales, Miriam was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 3008 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in Ireland having over 2391 recievers in 56 years of usage.

At the peak of its usage in 1964, it ranked 53rd when 117 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Miriam is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 139 on girl names chart when 54 babies were given the name Miriam. Over 679 people have been named Miriam in Switzerland.

Miriam is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1902 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1946, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 508 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Miriam.

Over 1578 babies in France have been named Miriam. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 320 on girl names chart when 32 babies were named Miriam.

Over 309 babies in Belgium have been named Miriam.

However things change on global perspective, Miriam is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in Brazil.

Also the baby name is popular in Argentina, Kenya, Israel, Colombia, Cuba, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala, Zimbabwe, Germany, Chile, Philippines, Ecuador, Tanzania, Uganda, Bolivia, Ghana, Eritrea, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Honduras, Egypt, England, Nicaragua, DR Congo, Dominican Republic, Mozambique, South Africa, Costa Rica, Uruguay, El Salvador, Canada, Panama and Malawi.

At least, 1590000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	251	1234
2022	0	0	264	1182
2021	0	0	261	1181
2020	0	0	268	1146
2019	0	0	285	1161
2018	0	0	301	1105
2017	10760	6	284	1149
2016	0	0	291	1119
2015	0	0	293	1102
2014	0	0	304	1071

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Miriam in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	100	5200	1487
	0	0	0	1161

Numerological analysis of Miriam

Finding a way to express those hidden emotions you keep inside is the key to be content. You are attracted to everything that can make this world a better place to live in. Sometimes, your intuition is the reason why you made so mistakes in your life. You are sensitive, humane and compassionate by nature. You are a humanitarian with a higher purpose in life. And that is to help others. You are passionate but shy to make the first step.

Go through the following names similar to Miriam

Soufiane - Of Arabic origin, Unwonted and Contemporary Soufiane bestowed upon boys, Soufiane means "Who Walks Quickly" is used commonly in Arabic and French
Khuwaylah means Gazelle is a girl name is used dominantly in Arabic and Sindhi
Bahiyyah - Bahiyyah's meaning is Beautiful or Radiant is substantially used in Arabic and Sindhi is used as a girl name
Shaar - Unisex name Shaar is used commonly in English and Arabic, meaning of Shaar is "Habit, An Under Garment or Name of Lord Ayyappa"
Ayaat - Meaning of Ayaat is Sign or Verse of the Quran is primarily used in Arabic and Arabic is a gender-neutral name

Middle names for Miriam

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Famous people named Miriam

Miriam Stoppard, English doctor, author
Miriam Winter, was
Miriam Schlein, American author
Miriam Hyde, Australian composer, mainly classical, pianist
Miriam Gideon, American composer
Miriam Shaviv, Features Editor of the Times Higher Education magazine until 2011

Miriam Allen deFord, American writer best
Miriam Patchen, wife and muse of poet and novelist Kenneth Patchen
Miriam Naveira, Puerto Rican jurist
Miriam Therese Winter, Roman Catholic Medical Mission Sister, theologian
Miriam Soljak, pioneering New Zealand feminist, communist
Miriam Leslie, American publisher and author
Miriam di San Servolo,
Miriam Akavia, Polish-born Israeli writer and translator
Miriam Vogt, former alpine skier
Miriam Lahnstein, German actress
Miriam Mone, Irish fashion designer
Miriam Lee, was one of the pioneering acupuncturists in the United States and was responsible for acupuncture being legalized
Miriam Bannister, English woman

Miriam Lichtheim, Israeli translator of ancient Egyptian texts whose translations are still widely used
Miriam Gauci, Maltese operatic soprano
Miriam Rothschild, British natural scientist and author with contributions to zoology
Miriam Cooke, American academic
Miriam Zach, University of Florida professor and musicologist residing
Miriam Hopkins, American actress known for her versatility
Miriam Waddington, Canadian poet, short story writer and translator
Miriam Makeba, South African singer, songwriter, actress
Miriam Margolyes, British-Australian actress and voice artist
Miriam A. Ferguson, first female Governor of Texas
Miriam Yeung, Hong Kong actress and singer
Miriam Toews, Canadian writer

Miriam Davenport, American painter and sculptor
Miriam McDonald, Canadian actress best known for playing the lead
Miriam Defensor Santiago, Filipino academic, lawyer, judge, author
Miriam Oremans, former professional female tennis player
Miriam O'Callaghan, Irish television current affairs presenter with RTÉ
Miriam Stockley, South African singer and composer
Miriam Quiambao, Filipino inspirational speaker, author, entrepreneur, actress, television host, real estate broker
Miriam Byrd Nethery, American film and television actress
Miriam Linna, has run the Brooklyn-based independent record label Norton Records since 1986 with her husband
Miriam Stevenson, American television host and beauty queen
Miriam Flynn, American voice actress and character actress

Miriam Karlin, English actress whose career lasted for more than 60 years
Miriam Hickey, first head coach of the LSU women's soccer team
Miriam Van Waters, American prison reformer of the early to mid-20th century whose methods owed much to her upbringing as an Episcopalian involved
Miriam Cooper, silent film actress
Miriam Chamani, 'Varieties of African American Religious Experience'
Miriam Blasco, professional judo competitor,
Miriam Engelberg, graphic novelist and illustrator
Miriam Shor, American actress
Miriam Coles Harris, American novelist
Miriam, Mexican transgender woman
Miriam Knee, former Australian cricketer

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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